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Fine arts teams give fine state performance

Five schools in Wayne, Henry, Randolph and Union counties showed off their fine arts knowledge at the state level.  One won a championship, while other local teams placed second and third.  After several local and regional competitions earlier this year, teams competed May 4 at the Indiana Academic Super Bowl State Finals on Purdue University’s […]

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Council requests unsafe home nominations

Not wanting to miss out on a new local funding source to reduce blight, Cambridge City asks residents to report potentially unsafe homes that might need demolition.  Town officials will apply through Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County for a new county blight elimination program before July 1.  During town council’s May 13 meeting, President […]

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Veterans hear call of duty

Helen Griffith, a 90-year-old Army veteran, has watched Centerville’s veterans’ parade, but had never walked or ridden in it. Thus, she was very surprised to be named a grand marshal, along with Air Force veterans Erica and William White. Contributions of the area’s many veterans were celebrated during Saturday’s parade on Armed Forces Day.    Helen […]

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Archers aiming to cover costs

All 22 Northeastern High School students who qualified for the national archery championship in Florida are planning to compete with their team.  That means fundraising is now beginning in earnest for the June 6-8 event in Daytona Beach, Florida.  Coach Brian Richmond said the team will learn its competition schedule this week and then can […]

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3 free summer concerts planned

Cambridge City Main Street is moving forward with plans for three outdoor summer concerts that will be free for the public. They will take place on the second Saturday of June, July and August and in conjunction with other events in town earlier in the day.  The June 8 concert, “The Elton John Experience by […]

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Stipends, scholarships offered for learning

Crystal Dreams Foundation is offering scholarships and a summer entrepreneurship program that pays students to learn.  The scholarship deadline is May 31. Applications are accepted from high school, trade school, continuing education and graduate students in Wayne County and across the country. Applications are available at crystaldreamsfdn.org. Crystal Dreams also offers the Student Training Entrepreneur […]

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Centerville clerk-treasurer resigns

Centerville is in the process of selecting a new clerk-treasurer.  Richard Tincher has resigned for health reasons. He became clerk in September 2021 to complete the term of Susan Dillman, who resigned for a job in the private sector. He faced no opposition when filing to run in 2023.  Council reluctantly approved Tincher’s resignation 4-0 […]